What is the primary difference between using Claude in M365 versus using Claude in Cowork?	M365 is for refining, debugging, and shaping an existing file; Cowork is for building finished deliverables from many disparate sources.
When should a user reach for Claude in M365?	When working *inside* the Office files themselves, editing in place, and carrying context from one app to the next.
When should a user reach for Claude in Cowork?	When the work pulls from many sources (e.g., multiple files, Slack, Salesforce) and results in a single, comprehensive deliverable.
What key function can Claude perform in Excel?	Analyzing data, writing formulas, debugging errors (like #REF!), and running scenario tests.
What is a key benefit of using Claude in PowerPoint?	Generating native, editable charts and building slides that match the existing slide master, fonts, and color scheme.
How does Claude enhance drafting and revision in Word?	By allowing users to draft, revise, and reformat in place, and pulling context from connected sources (like an appendix).
What is the primary function of Claude in Outlook?	Triage incoming mail by drafting replies that reflect prior threads, calendar context, and recent decisions.
What is the main advantage of the "cross-app move" with Claude?	The ability to carry the context from one application (e.g., Word) into the next (e.g., Excel) without losing information.
What is the core mechanism of Claude's operation within M365?	It functions as an add-in that lives *inside* the document, working directly on the open files and spaces.